Our once fine boast that we are a nation of dog lovers can no longer be upheld, in my opinion. I am happy to say this is still true for a huge number of us but the number of dogs being abandoned and mistreated is still growing far quicker than...

For many dog owners their dog is an important member of the family. A family unit's priority is safety for all members. Therefore, crate training is a safety consideration for your canine family member. Safety issues addressed with proper crat...

It's been a long day at work, you've dealt with a stroppy boss and fought your way through rush hour traffic. So, now time for candles, a relaxing bath, glass of wine and then off to bed on a nice relaxing hard wooden floor. What? Well of cour...

It is common knowledge that dogs have an incredible sense of smell. This has been put to effective use in a number of different ways. Bomb squads in the police department often use dogs to discover the presence of bombs. Apart from being able ...

It goes without saying that we become attached to our pets, and in particular our dogs. Dogs have personalities; they can be funny, irritating, loving, lovable, irascible, and more, but they aren't boring. That's why we love them. Most dog own...

A dog's sense of smell is a thousand times more powerful than that of a human. Owners can use that fact to their advantage by knowing what smells repel dogs and using those scents to modify unwanted behaviors. There are simple and effective pr...

If you are a hunter then a GPS dog collar tracking system is the best way to keep track of your hunting dogs so you will be able to find where they have ran off to. Hunters really should consider using one of these devices. Many of them do. Th...

Living With An Apartment Dog Think dogs can't happily live in apartments? Just go to any large city in the United States and look around. Notice all the dogs, in the parks, being walked down the neighborhood sidewalks. Odds are the majority of...

Dog coats come in all styles, colors, and sizes. There are raincoats, fall coats, and winter coats. There are hooded parkas, capes, and vests. There are as many types of coats available for dogs as there are coats for humans. People purchase c...

Moving to a new house can be stressful for both people and their pets. However, even if you're feeling excited and nervous about your move, you'll want to keep things as normal as possible for your dog's sake. A few preparatory actions can help e...